Ever notice how the habits that once kept you safe start wrecking your peace when life gets quieter and better? That’s where we go—deep into Step Six and the gritty, daily work of becoming ready to let go. Not just talking about “defects,” but translating them into real moments: the urge to win an argument, the need to be seen as the hero, the subtle digs that make us look big while someone else shrinks. We unpack why humility is just clear seeing, why honesty is a relief not a punishment, and how readiness shows up in choices no one can applaud—like giving a full day of work or letting a loved one apologize without a lecture.

Along the way, I celebrate 22 years without a drink or a puff, and I’m blunt about the fears that still circle: health questions, genetics, aging parents, and that old anxiety that life might stop loving me back. We talk holiday “triple witching” with a game plan—meetings first, health rituals, winter swims, and boundaries that don’t punish. There’s a long look at family dynamics: what I learned from my sister, why some bells can’t be unrung, and how I practice silence when words would only wound. I share what’s working now: honest routines, hot yoga, storm prep, and the surprising freedom of dropping pointless embellishments and telling the plain truth.

This one blends recovery tools with real life: AA and NA principles, Step Six readiness, integrity at work, showing up for parents, and finding creativity in how we rebuild a day. If you’ve ever feared that growth would turn you into a “square,” consider how much aliveness there is in steady love, clean conscience, and earned trust. Hit play, share it with someone who needs a lift, and if it resonates, subscribe and leave a review—then tell me: what old defense are you finally ready to release?

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